Delwood A. Madsen, age 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Columbus Health and Rehab. He was born May 29, 1938, to Axel and Helen (Fridlund) Madsen in Chicago, IL.

Delwood served his country in the U.S. Army from 1961 to 1963 receiving an honorable discharge.

Delwood was married to Linda Breyer on June 19, 1971 and enjoyed 51 years together until her passing in 2023. He was employed by Mosinee Paper in Columbus for many years.

Delwood loved doing puzzles, watching all sports, mostly the Packers, Brewers and Columbus Cardinals. He was a member of the Lions Club, Columbus Booster Club and Olivet Church.

Delwood is survived by a special godson Daniel (Barb) Weihert, brothers-in-law Joe Conlin, Jim (Mary Jane) Lau, sisters-in-law Deb (Rick) Schilling, Cathy (Stuart) Benzine, numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives. Special friends Joe (Terri) Hammer and Julie (Todd) Hornbacher. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, and 14 brothers and sisters.

The family would like to thank the Columbus Care Center and Bristol Hospice for the care given to Delwood.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. with visitation beginning at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, May 8, 2026 at Olivet Congregational United Church of Christ, Columbus. Rev. Sandra Schieble will officiate. Interment will be in Okeeg Cemetery with military honors.

Memorials may be made to Columbus Lions Club, Olivet Church and Columbus Booster Club.

We encourage you to share your online condolences with Del's family at jensenfuenralandcremation.com